Pamploma Festival: Famed San Fermin Running of the Bulls Celebration Begins Amy Nelson - Guardian Liberty Voice
go to original July 7, 2014

Spain's Famed Bull Run Festival Begins In Pamplona (Wochit)

Spain is known for its beautiful garments, delicious food and, most importantly, the festivals. The Pamploma festival in particular brings thousands of spectators each year to watch the famous San Fermin running of the bulls, and the celebration began on Sunday much to the excitement of many anticipating viewers.

The festival lasts nine days, with exciting spine-tingling daily bull runs, all-night partying, and an overwhelming sea of white apparel with red handkerchiefs flooding the streets. The event honors St. Fermin, the first bishop of Pamplona who was decapitated in the 3rd century in France. The gala has incorporated bullfights since the 14th century. The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 classic novel, highlighted the running of the bull fiesta and described the alluring Pamploma festival to the millions who read the book.

The Pamploma festival began at noon with the launching of a firework rocket, signaling the debut of the running of the bull celebration. Pamploma, Spain is also known for its fine wine and is located south of the Rioja vineyard district. The wine in Pamploma has greatly contributed to important celebrations for centuries.

Festival-goers and wine aficionados drank the beverage from leather wine pouches and even enjoyed spraying each other with the liquid. People even poured wine from overhead balconies to commemorate the occasion.

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